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NHL Suspends Remainder of Season Over Coronavirus Concern

NHL has suspended the remainder of the 2020 season as Coronavirus concerns continue to wreak havoc on live events and mass gatherings. This follows the NBA suspending its season last night and the NCAA conference tournaments also canceling games today. MLB is supposed to begin their season in two weeks, and that looks to be in jeopardy as well. Their statement can be found below.

"The NHL has been attempting to follow the mandates of health experts and local authorities, while preparing for any possible developments without taking premature or unnecessary measures," the league said in a statement. "However, following last night's news that an NBA player has tested positive for coronavirus – and given that our leagues share so many facilities and locker rooms and it now seems likely that some member of the NHL community would test positive at some point – it is no longer appropriate to try to continue to play games at this time.

We will continue to monitor all the appropriate medical advice, and we will encourage our players and other members of the NHL community to take all reasonable precautions – including by self-quarantine, where appropriate. Our goal is to resume play as soon as it is appropriate and prudent, so that we will be able to complete the season and award the Stanley Cup. Until then, we thank NHL fans for your patience and hope you stay healthy." 

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